Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mercantile
Adjective
/ˈmɜːrkənˌtaɪl/
Definition
Related to trade, commerce, or the buying and selling of goods.
Examples
- The city has always been a mercantile hub, attracting traders from all over the region.
- They established mercantile policies to promote local businesses.
- The mercantile era saw a rise in international trade routes.
Meaning
The term ‘mercantile’ pertains to activities that involve commercial transactions and the business of selling products or services.
Synonyms
- Commercial
- Business
- Trading
- Market-based
